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20-Minute Helicopter Flight Over Sydney and Beaches
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20-Minute Helicopter Flight Over Sydney and Beaches

By Blue Sky Helicopters
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Ages 3-120, max of 6 per group
Duration: 20m
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Live guide: English
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Audio guide: English
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  • Approx 20 minute shared helicopter flight over Sydney and beaches
  • Pilot narration through headsets
  • Photo opportunities with the helicopter
  • Safety briefing


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  • 462 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
    This experience departs from 462 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020. We are located around the Eastern side of the Sydney Domestic Terminal. We are the last hangar on Ross Smith Avenue before the Blu Emu Long Term Car Park. Complimentary car parking is available on the day.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125065P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Due to the nature of shared flights, infants (a passenger who hasn't reached their second birthday) are unable to attend.
    • Maximum 100kg per seat unless confirmed prior to flight with the experience provider
    • Additionally maximum combined total weight is 180kg for 2 passengers, 240kg for 3 passengers unless confirmed prior to flight with the experience provider
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125065P2

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      This experience departs from 462 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020. We are located around the Eastern side of the Sydney Domestic Terminal. We are the last hangar on Ross Smith Avenue before the Blu Emu Long Term Car Park. Complimentary car parking is available on the day.
    • Pass by
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    • barbarasR4734RR
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      Excellent helicopter flight over Sydney
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    Animesh D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
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    Cea J
    Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021
    We were fortunate enough to find somewhere that was able to accommodate all five of us in the one helicopter and at a very reasonable price.

    The staff were absolutely fantastic, very cheerful, funny and articulate.

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    We are glad to hear that you had a fabulous experience on the ground and in the air with us! Our team has had a brilliant time showcasing Sydney to our domestic travellers and are very happy to see lots of interstate travellers popping up over the last month. Thank you for choosing to fly with us as part of your holiday!
    Written 20 March 2021
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    Richie B
    Limassol City, Cyprus11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An awesome experience. Sydney is beautiful but from the air fantastic. Oscar on the ground staff was really helpful and guided us through each step before boarding. He made sure we were fully prepared. Our pilot Brandon was great giving us a running commentary on the sights as we passed by. There was never any doubt we were in very capable hands all of the time. A really good display of professionalism by both people. A Highly recommended tour.
    Written 12 March 2024
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    Michael M
    21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Family
    Wow! Simply amazing tour! Cost less money for a private helicopter tour than to do the bridge climb (where they don’t let you take a camera). Once I did that math, the priority was an easy choice. Blue Sky did not disappoint.

    The day before our flight, we walked the coastline of Bondi beach down to the light house near Lady Beach prior to our flight. Seeing the cliffs from the edge and then later from the air was awesome.
    Written 25 March 2023
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    Thank you for choosing Blue Sky for your aerial adventure! We're elated to hear that you found value in our private helicopter tour. Comparing the coastline walk with the aerial view is truly a unique perspective. We're thrilled we could be part of that experience for you. Looking forward to flying with you again!
    Written 10 August 2023
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    stephfaulkner82
    Shrewsbury, UK15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Friends
    We had a fantastic experience with Oscar (pilot) and Brandon (ground crew) on 5th August 2023. Professional, polite and friendly. We chose the HD cam footage as an added extra and I highly recommend doing this. The media is high quality.
    Recommend this company 110%. Thank you for giving us some great memories on our holiday!
    Written 6 August 2023
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    Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! Our team works diligently to ensure every moment with us is special, and it's fantastic to know we succeeded on that front. We're so glad you enjoyed the HD cam footage—capturing these moments in high quality is always a great way to relive the experience. We hope to see you again in the skies soon!
    Written 10 August 2023
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    Caroline S
    Botany, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Solo
    I booked a flight for a 60th birthday surprise for a friend and Blue Sky Helicopters were so easy to deal with from the booking of the trip to playing along with the surprise on the day. They really made the experience special and very memorable.

    My friend couldn’t wipe the smile off his face for the rest of the day. The helicopter was amazing and so was the pilot. All of the staff were friendly & helpful.

    Highly recommend AAA+++
    Written 3 April 2021
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    What a marvellous experience for your friend! We are thrilled to hear it was a proper surprise and that you both had a fantastic experience with our team from start to finish. Thank you for choosing us as his birthday present!
    Written 3 April 2021
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    Rudolf H
    Chonburi, Thailand1,246 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    The absolute highlight of my trip was the sightseeing flight over Sydney.
    The company Blue Sky was a tip from my concierge at the hotel and I was not disappointed.
    The flight over Sydney was so uniquely beautiful , so I flew again the next day.
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    Written 13 August 2024
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    Jane B
    66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bucket list ✔️ Well worth the money for this helicopter ride. It seemed longer than 20mins and you were shown all the main attractions. Safety wise spot on, running through everything before you got on board. Would recommend 👌
    Written 31 December 2024
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    Scott E
    Gosford, Australia47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I flew in the morning and were lucky that we had perfect weather and great visability.
    Our pilot Matt ensured that both sides of the craft had Harbour bridge photo opportunities - if you have never been in a helicopter give it a go, it's very different to a plane.
    Would definitely recommend and do it again.
    Written 1 March 2020
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    SO many good photo opportunities from the air! You are in very capable hands with Matt, thank-you for taking the time to review our business :)
    Written 6 March 2020
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    Christoph S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The instructions were good and the flight gives you a unique view of Sydney. The pilot told us a lot about the area during the flight. We sat in a large helicopter and had plenty of space. Above all, the flight was very smooth and not bumpy. The 20-minute flight goes by very quickly because you can't stop being amazed.
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    Written 3 January 2024
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